International Women’s Day- #Balance for Better

It is a fact universally known that throughout history women have been treated unfairly and denied an equal status. This day, March 8, celebrates women and strives to achieve gender parity. International Women’s Day strives to place a spotlight on women all over the world and invoke collective action on ending the injustice that is prevalent even today.

Women today undoubtedly are in a better position than what they were a few decades ago. Credit for that goes largely to the women themselves who have been striving to improve their status in society as equals of their male counterparts.

Looking back at what was and looking forward to what will be has affected unimaginable changes. Understanding and celebrating women’s achievements has been a great driving force. The values that underlie the celebration of this universal day have been clearly delineated. They are:

JUSTICE

DIGNITY

HOPE

EQUALITY

COLLABORATION

TENACITY

APPRECIATION

RESPECT

EMPATHY

FORGIVENESS

This powerful global platform continues today as it unites and celebrates the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women.

In 2019 the campaign theme is #BalanceforBetter. Let us all join hands to empower the women around us for a progressive future.